Fujita Fumio[(藤田不美夫), "Forest Stream,"(森の小川) Woodblock Print Year of Production: 1986 Edition: 57 / 200 In this work, "Forest Stream," woodblock artist Fujita Fumio uses his unique artistic sensibility to depict the quiet rhythm of life hidden deep within nature. While this landscape may appear abstract at first glance, it could be said to express an "inner nature" woven together by forest, water, time, and light. The painting depicts a vertical row of trees with a stream gently flowing beneath them. The trees are not depicted realistically, but rather as a collection of rhythmic lines and surfaces, giving the forest itself a single structure. The stream is represented by multiple overlapping horizontal lines, evoking a sense of layers of time rather than flowing water. The greatest appeal of this work is that, despite being a static image, it evokes a sense of "flow" within the viewer. This work is dominated by a world of vivid yet deep green. The layering of multiple color blocks, from bright new green to dark green with shadows and grayish undertones, expresses the depth and humidity of the forest. Of particular note are the imperfectly uniform color surfaces. The unevenness of the print, the texture of the paper, and the traces of the woodblock print, all convey the heterogeneity of nature directly on the canvas. Fumio Fujita does not simply depict nature as a landscape, but is an artist skilled at extracting the order, structure, and rhythm found within it. In Forest Stream, instead of focusing on individual trees or single streams of water, he depicts the entire forest as a breathing, circulating "place." This perspective resonates with European abstract painting and Minimal art, while at the same time strongly evokes a Japanese view of nature - a sense that humans are a part of nature. This work is number 57 of a limited edition of 200. The artist's signature, production year, and edition number are written in the margins, making this a reassuring piece for any collection of Fujita Fumio's work. ◆Fumio Fujita Biography◆ Born in Japan in 1933 (Showa 8). He was interested in art from an early age and later moved into the world of woodblock printing. 1950s While learning traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques, he developed his own unique style incorporating modern approaches. 1960s and after He created many works themed on birch forests and forests, and established a series with the motif of "nature and trees." His works began to attract attention not only in Japan but also in the art scene overseas. 1980s-2000s He continued to produce woodblock prints and exhibited them at many exhibitions. In particular, his works featuring birch forests and Japanese landscapes are highly regarded as a fusion of modern design sensibility and traditional woodblock printing techniques. [Size] Overall size 50.5×37.5cm picture 39×28cm [Condition] Good condition. Please note that this is a vintage item and will deteriorate over time. Please check the photos for details. Any taxes related to international shipping must be borne by the purchaser. Occasionally, customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for customs clearance via phone or email. Kindly ensure you are available to respond. Failure to do so may result in the parcel being returned to me, incurring additional shipping fees for reshipment. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. I will pack the item securely, but there may be cases where the item is repackaged at customs or damaged upon arrival due to a mistake by the shipping company. If this happens, please contact me immediately. Please promptly send me a photo of the item when it arrives and a photo of the damage to the item. We will provide refunds depending on the situation.